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Ministry of Law and Justice
It is imperative to bridge the gap of accessibility to justice between the highly privileged and the most vulnerable: Chief Justice of India
“Accessing justice in India is not merely an aspirational goal.We need to work hand in hand with various wings of the government to make it a practical reality.”, said the Chief Justice of India and Patron-in Chief, National Legal Services Authority today in New Delhi.
Releasing the Vision & Mission Statement and the Legal Services mobile Application of NALSA at a hybrid event which was attended by functionaries across the country, the CJI said that, if we want to remain as a society governed by the Rule of Law, it is imperative for us to bridge the gap of accessibility to justice between the highly privileged and the most vulnerable.
Applauding the role of NALSA and its initiative wherein all post offices who have been associated with NALSA for disseminating awareness and providing legal aid, Shri N.V. Ramana said the services of the existing postal network can be effectively utilized to spread awareness regarding the availability of free legal aid services and to increase the outreach of legal services to the eligible category of persons, especially to the persons residing in rural and far-flung areas of the country.
“The service rendered by the post office and post-man will bridge the gap between people who are deprived of access to justice due to geographical constraints and will reduce the divide between the rural and urban population”, said the CJI
Speaking on the occasion Executive Chairperson of NALSA and Judge, Supreme Court of India, Shri U. U. Lalit elaborated upon the duty of Legal Services Institutions and emphasised that if we are to reach the remotest areas of the country, it must be through post offices.
The event also witnessed launch of display Posters by both the dignitaries’ which will be installed at all post offices across the country for disseminating information regarding the availability of free legal aid and assistance.
The Vision & Mission statement launched today encapsulates the vision of NALSA to promote an inclusive legal system and to ensure fair and meaningful justice to the marginalized and disadvantaged sector. It further promotes the mission of NALSA to legally empower the marginalized and excluded groups of the society by providing effective legal representation, legal literacy & awareness to bridge the gap between the legally available benefits and the entitled beneficiaries.
The Legal Services Mobile Application for Android Phones, incorporates features including seeking legal assistance, legal advice, and other grievances. Application tracking facilities, and seeking clarifications are some additional features available to both Legal Aid beneficiaries and Legal Services Authorities. Beneficiaries can also apply for pre-institution mediation through the app. Victims can also file an application for Victim Compensation with the App. The App will soon be launched on iOS and in regional languages.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
TB Division of the Health Ministry signs MoU to explore Artificial Intelligence  based solutions in combating TB
The Central TB Division of the Health Ministry has signed a Memorandum of Understanding  with Wadhwani Institute for Artificial Intelligence to explore the application of cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence technology in its fight against TB. The MoU was signed by Shri Vikas Sheel, Joint Secretary  and Dr P Anandan, CEO .
As part of the collaboration, Wadhwani AI would be supporting National TB programme become AI-ready which would include, developing, piloting, and deploying AI-based solutions. It would support the programme in vulnerability and hot-spot mapping, modelling novel methods of screening and diagnostics and enabling decision support for care-givers apart from supporting the RNTCP in adoption of other AI technologies.
The Revised National TB Control Programme has been at the forefront of adoption of newer technologies in healthcare. Artificial Intelligence  provides a unique opportunity for the health sector, bringing efficiency, saving resources and bringing accuracy in interpretation and enhancing quality of service delivery. Its use in this sector has an ample scope to improve outcomes, especially in situations where resources are limited. India is committed to ending TB by 2025, five years ahead of the Global Sustainable Development targets.
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister congratulates scientists and engineers of ISRO for the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated scientists and engineers of ISRO for the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1.
In a X post, the Prime Minister said;
“After the success of Chandrayaan-3, India continues its space journey. Congratulations to our scientists and engineers at @isro for the successful launch of India’s first Solar Mission, Aditya -L1. Our tireless scientific efforts will continue in order to develop better understanding of the Universe for the welfare of entire humanity.”
Ministry of Micro,Small & Medium Enterprises
Creativity and Entrepreneurship in MSME Sector
The Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises  has taken several initiatives for providing an impetus to promote creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship. These inter-alia include Entrepreneurship and Skill Development Programme , MSME Champions Scheme and Prime Minister`s Employment Generation Programme  to motivate youth representing different sections of the society to consider self employment or entrepreneurship and enhancing competitiveness of manufacturing MSMEs in the country.
Financial Assistance is being provided for innovation, design and protection of Intellectual Property Rights  in MSME sector under MSME Innovative component of MSME Champions Scheme launched on 10.03.2022. During the current Financial Year 2022-23, 257 ideas under MSME Idea Hackathon 2022, reimbursement of 1196 Trademarks, 186 Patents, 53 Design and 11 Geographical Indication  have been approved for providing financial assistance with an estimated cost of Rs. 34.00 Crore.
This information was given by Minister of State for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises, Shri Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma in a written reply to the Lok Sabha.
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Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Cabinet approves Exclusive subsidy policy for Urea produced through coal gasification by Talcher Fertilizers Limited 
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, has given its approvalfor the proposal of the Department of Fertilizers for the formulation of exclusive subsidy policy for Urea produced through coal gasification route by Talcher Fertilizers Limited .
Objectives
Considering the strategic energy security and urea self-sufficiency of the country, looking into the country's vast coal reserves, it has been decided go ahead with Talcher Fertilizer Limited plant based on coal gasification technology. The project shall improve availability of fertilizer to farmers thereby boosting development of eastern region and will save transport subsidy for supply of urea in eastern part of the country. It would assist in reducing Urea imports to the tune of 12.7 LMT per annum leading to savings in foreign exchange.
The project will also give a boost to 'Make in India' initiative and AtmaNirbhar' campaign and would help development of infrastructure like roads, railways water, etc. providing major boost to economy in the eastern part of the country including promoting ancillary industry. The project will also provide New business opportunity in form of ancillary industries in the catchment area of the project.
Coal gasification plants are strategically important as coal prices are non-volatile and coal is abundantly available. Talcher plant shall also reduce dependence on important Natural Gas for production of urea leading to reduction in LNG import bill. The gasification process adopted in Talcher unit is a Clean Coal Technology giving negligible SOx, NOx and free particulate emissions as compared to directly coal fired processes.
Background
Talcher Fertilizers Ltd.  is a Joint Venture Company of four PSUs namely Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers , GAIL  Ltd. , Coal India Ltd.  and Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd.  which was incorporated on 13th November, 2015. TFL is reviving the erstwhile Talcher plant of Fertilizer Corporation of India Ltd.  by setting up a now greenfield Urea Plant with the installed capacity of 12.7 Lakh Metric Ton per annum . The estimated project cost of the TFL Urea project is 13277.21 Crore .
Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
Progress in Eight Missions on Climate Change
National Missions have been reviewed in all meetings of Executive Committee on Climate Change . In 2021, ECCC mandated the Apex Committee for Implementation of Paris Agreement  for reviewing the progress in the National Missions under NAPCC. The revised mission documents for eight  National Missions under the National Action Plan on Climate Change namely – National Solar Mission, National Mission for Enhanced Energy Efficiency, National Mission on Sustainable Habitat, National Water Mission, National Mission for Sustaining the Himalayan Eco-system, National Mission on Strategic Knowledge for Climate Change, National Mission for a Green India, and National Mission on Sustainable Agriculture were reviewed at the First Meeting of the Apex Committee for Implementation of the Paris Agreement  held on 24th March 2021.
States /UTs were requested to revise their SAPCC  in light of the commitments made under NDCs. The states of Tamil Nadu, Odisha, Tripura, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Himachal Pradesh have submitted the revised SAPCC. India’s first NDCs cover the period up to 2030. Progress in NDCs is reviewed periodically in high level meetings. The last review of progress was in February 2022.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Shri Ashwini Kumar Choubey in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Are you ready to set sail on a Cinematic Adventure?
Sri Lankan film “Maariya: The Ocean Angel” directed by Aruna Jayawardhana competes for the Golden Peacock at IFFI 53
#IFFIWOOD, 23 November 2022
1901 marked the introduction of cinema to Sri Lanka , with a film being shown for the first time in the country at a private screening for the British governor West Ridgeway and prisoners of the Second Boer War. It was a short film that documented the British victory in the Boer War, the burial of Queen Victoria and the coronation of Edward VII. From the shadows of colonialism, the entertainment industry in the small island country with a population of around 22 million has come a long way. Cinema in Sri Lanka has now become a public affair and a celebration of culture.
In the 53rd edition of IFFI, “Maariya:The Ocean Angel”  directed by Aruna Jayawardhana is competing for the coveted golden peacock under the International Competition category. The film revolves around a group of fishermen in the middle of the ocean and an accidental discovery they make. Is it divine intervention? Or will this only allow them to see themselves and each other in different light? Maariya: The Ocean Angel explores these dynamics and more as it journeys in the oceans with the young lads.
The First Golden Peacock Award for a Feature Film at IFFI was presented for the film ‘Gamperaliya’ by Lester James Peries, who is considered to be the Father of Sri Lankan Cinema. Will history repeat itself at the 53rd edition? We will soon find out! But until then get ready to set sail on a cinematic adventure and don’t miss out on the screening of Maariya: The Ocean Angel
Still from the movie Maariya: The Ocean angel
About IFFI
The International Film Festival of India , founded in 1952, is among Asia’s most prominent film festivals. The idea of the International Film Festival of India is to celebrate films, the stories they tell and the people behind them. By doing so, we seek to nurture, promote and spread the enlightened appreciation and ardent love for films - far, wide and deep; to build bridges of love, understanding and fraternity among peoples; and to inspire them to scale new peaks of individual and collective excellence.
The festival is conducted every year by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India in collaboration with the Entertainment Society of Goa, Government of Goa, the host state. All relevant updates of 53rd IFFI can be obtained on the festival website www.iffigoa.org, on PIB website , social media accounts of IFFI on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram and also on social media handles of PIB Goa. Stay tuned, let us keep drinking copiously from the cup of cinematic celebration…and also sharing the joy of it.PIB CAST & CREW | Gautam/Nikita/Anakha/Darshana | IFFI 53 - 86
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Prime Minister's Office
Phone call between Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi and H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Council
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi spoke on phone today with H.E. Charles Michel, President of the European Council.
The Prime Minister expressed his anguish over the deteriorating situation and humanitarian crisis in Ukraine. He reiterated India’s appeal for cessation of hostilities and a return to dialogue.
The Prime Minister stressed that the contemporary global order was anchored on international law, UN Charter and respect for territorial integrity and sovereignty of all states.
The Prime Minister welcomed the talks between the two parties and stressed upon the importance of ensuring free and uninterrupted humanitarian access and smooth movement of all people.
Prime Minister also spoke about efforts being made by India to send urgent relief supplies, including medicines, to the affected areas.
Ministry of Defence
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh to visit Maldives between May 01-03
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh will pay an official visit to the Maldives between May 01-03, 2023. During the visit, Shri Rajnath Singh will hold bilateral talks with his Maldivian counterpart Ms Mariya Ahmed Didi and Minister of Foreign Affairs Mr Abdulla Shahid. The entire gamut of defence relations between the two countries will be reviewed during the deliberations. The Raksha Mantri will also call on Maldivian President Mr Ibrahim Mohamed Solih.
In tune with India’s commitment to capacity building of friendly countries & partners in the region, Shri Rajnath Singh will gift one Fast Patrol Vessel ship and a Landing Craft to the Maldives National Defence Forces. During his stay, he will also visit the ongoing project sites in the country and interact with the Indian diaspora. The Raksha Mantri’s visit will be an important landmark in building the strong bonds of friendship between the two countries.
India and the Maldives are working closely to effectively address shared challenges, including maritime security, terrorism, radicalisation, piracy, trafficking, organised crime and natural disasters. India's vision of SAGAR  along with its ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy as well as Maldives’ ‘India First’ policy seek to work together to jointly develop the capabilities within the Indian Ocean Region.
PIB Headquarters
REGIONAL LEVEL DAK ADALAT ON JULY 11
Department of Posts, Office of the Chief Postmaster General Head Quarter Region, Hyderabad is conducting ‘2nd Dak Adalat’ on July 11, 2019 to hear the complaints and grievances of the public relating to postal services. The Adalat will be held at 11.00 a.m. at the Conference Hall, 2nd Floor, Dak Sadan, Abids, Office of the Chief Postmaster General, Headquarters Region, Hyderabad – 500 001.
The complaints and grievances from the public of Districts of Hyderabad, Ranga Reddy, Malkajgiri, Sangareddy, Medak and Siddipet may be sent in a postal envelop or cover, duly super scribed with the words ‘2nd Dak Adalat’ and addressed to Shri K. Jaya Raju, Assistant Director – II, O/o the Postmaster General, Headquarter Region, Hyderabad – 500001. The last date for receiving complaints and grievances is July 5, 2019, according to a press note issued by Asst. Director-II, O/o the Postmaster General, HQ Region, Hyderabad.
Ministry of Home Affairs
Conference on ‘Modernization of Police Communication and Challenges thereof’ begins in New Delhi
The two-day Conference on ‘Modernization of Police Communication and Challenges thereof’ will begin here tomorrow. The Minister of State , Ministry of Communication, Shri Manoj Sinha will inaugurate the conference. Directorate of Coordination Police Wireless , a nodal advisory body to the Ministry of Home Affairs for the Police Telecommunication in the country is organizing this Conference.
The conference is meant to provide a forum for deliberating various issues of Police communication in the Country and also to update with the technological developments.
Deliberations and presentations by eminent personalities of telecommunication field and also leading telecom manufacturers which include discussion on the Communication Challenges faced by State Police/UTs/CAPFs, Frequency Spectrum related issues for Police Communication, Encryption in Police Communication, Next Generation/Futuristic technology for Police Security, Induction of next generations of Software Defined Radio for different application in Police communication will be held during the two day Confrence.
The conference will be attended by Heads of Police Communication of all States/UTs and CAPFs. The Senior Officers from Ministry of Home Affairs, Wireless Planning Commission, Department of Telecommunication, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, Bharat Electronics Limited, Defence Electronics and Applied Laboratory and other reputed Organizations will be attending this Conference.
Beside this, numbers of Public Sector Undertakings, reputed OEM/Vendors will be presenting exhibits on the topic and developments in the field of indigenous Police Communication Equipments.
Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways
WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY CELEBRATED AT MUMBAI PORT
Mumbai : 6 June 2023
Mumbai Port Authority organized a Tree Plantation Drive at Reay Road, to celebrate the World Environment Day on 5th June 2023. Shri Rajiv Jalota, IAS, Chairperson, MbPA flagged off the drive and administered the pledge to all present. A book-let on Green Vision was also released. A street play to create awareness of importance of green environment was also enacted during the occasion.
On this occasion, Chairperson, MbPA stated that the project was conceptualized with a vision to combat rising air pollution and achieve better Air Quality Index level in Mumbai. The large scale tree plantation will contribute to reducing pollution, improving the local ecosystem and improving the overall biodiversity. He further stated that MbPA intends to plant saplings in its vacant plots. It was informed that this tree plantation drive would be done at corporate level and a tie-up with Y4D for maintenance of the trees has also been made.
Heads of Departments and senior officers attended the function along with lovers of Green Mumbai. In coming days Mumbai Citizens are expected to see green areas of Mumbai Port Estate and Mumbai Port is putting in full efforts in creating more oxygen banks on the Eastern Water Front.
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Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change
95 percent of Air Pollution in Delhi due to local factors, only 4% by Stubble burning as on today: Shri Prakash Javadekar
50 Teams of CPCB deployed by Centre in Delhi and NCR Towns for Ground Feedback
In order to step up efforts for ensuring better air quality, 50 teams of Central Pollution Control Board  have beendeployed from today to make extensive field visits in Delhi-NCR towns.
Addressing the nodal officers of the teams in New Delhi today, Union Environment Minister, Shri Prakash Javadekar said that during the current times of COVID the members of the team are no less than Corona Warriors as they will be visiting and giving feedback from the ground, which will help in mitigating Air pollution.
Shri Javadekar said that around 95 percent of the pollution in the city, is due to local factors like dust, construction and biomass burning and the share of stubble burning is only around 4 percent as on date.
On spot reporting of major air polluting sources such as major construction activities without proper control measures, dumping of garbage & construction waste alongside the roads and on open plots, unpaved roads, open burning of garbage/industrial waste, etc. will be done by these teams using the SAMEER App.
The teams will visit Delhi and NCR towns - Noida, Ghaziabad, Meerut in Uttar Pradesh; Gurugram, Faridabad, Ballabgarh, Jhajjar, Panipat, Sonepat in Haryana; and Bhiwadi, Alwar, Bharatpur in Rajasthan. These teams will specifically focus on hotspot areas where the problem is aggravated.
Feedback on polluting activities will be shared with concerned agencies through an automated system, for quick action. Details will also be shared with State Governments. This will help in taking timely actions and monitoring at appropriate levels by the concerned agencies.
A Central Control Room at CPCB Head Quarters has been made functional for keeping track of pollution levels on hour to hour basis and overall coordination with State agencies. In addition, district wise nodal officers have been appointed for better management and coordination with teams.
Air quality in winter season is a major environmental concern in Delhi and NCR region. Various efforts are being taken since past five years for air quality management in the region. Although gradual year on year improvement in air quality has been observed, a lot needs to be done.
Ministry of Defence
DEFENCE MODERNISATION
Details of Budget Estimates  and Expenditure incurred by Armed Forces under Capital Acquisition segment  of the Defence Services Estimates since Financial Year 2014-15 are as under:

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Financial Year
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Allocation & Release

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Actual Expenditure
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2014-15
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66,151.73
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65,862.38
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2015-16
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65,400.00
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62,235.54
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2016-17
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62,719.36
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69,396.69
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2017-18
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68,965.24
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72,732.20
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2018-19
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73,882.95
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75,892.85
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2019-20
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89,836.16
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91,053.15
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2020-21
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1,14,320.30
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1,18,966.44
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2021-22
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1,13,717.58
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88,868.41Upto February,2022.
Modernisation involves the acquisition of new state-of-the-art platforms, technologies and weapon systems to upgrade and augment defence capabilities. Modernisation of Defence Forces is a continuous process based on threat perception, operational challenges and technological changes to keep the Armed Forces in a state of readiness to meet the entire spectrum of security challenges. This is achieved through induction of new equipment and technological upgradation of capabilities. The equipment requirements of the Armed Forces are planned and progressed through a detailed process which includes 15 Year Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan , a five-year Service-wise capability Acquisition Plan, a two-year roll-on Annual Acquisition Plan and deliberations by the Defence Acquisition Council. The modernisation projects are progressed as per the approved Capital Acquisition Plans and in terms of the extant Defence Acquisition Procedure.
Details of expenditure incurred on Indigenous Procurement of Defence Equipment by the three Services for modernisation from Financial Year 2014-15 to 2021-22 are as under:

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Year
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Expenditure
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2014-15
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39,879.00
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2015-16
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39,149.63
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2016-17
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41,872.03
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2017-18
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43,696.86
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2018-19
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38,963.68
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2019-20
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52,920.70
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2020-21
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76,073.98
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2021-22
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53,462.26upto February,2022
Since 2014 total amount of Rs 1,130.30 crore have been allocated to Universities/Indigenous firm/ MSMEs towards R&D in defence technology.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Ajay Bhatt in a written reply to Dr Santanu Sen in Rajya Sabha on March 14, 2022.